SEC Tournament 2026
Schedule & Scores
Kentucky Wildcats87
Auburn Tigers79
Texas Longhorns66
Oklahoma Sooners86
Missouri Tigers72
Tennessee Volunteers72
Georgia Bulldogs72
Texas A&M Aggies63
Florida Gators
Vanderbilt Commodores
Alabama Crimson Tide
Arkansas RazorbacksAbout the SEC Tournament 2026
The 2026 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament takes place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee — the SEC's premier postseason showcase. All 16 Southeastern Conference teams compete in single-elimination format, with the champion earning an automatic NCAA Tournament berth. The SEC has emerged as one of college basketball's strongest conferences, regularly sending six or more teams to the NCAA Tournament field. Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, home of the Nashville Predators, creates an electric atmosphere for this annual event.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the SEC Tournament 2026?
The 2026 SEC Tournament runs March 11–15, 2026. First-round games begin March 11, quarterfinals are March 12–13, semifinals are March 14, and the championship game is March 15.
Where is the SEC Tournament 2026?
The 2026 SEC Tournament is at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Bridgestone Arena seats 20,000+ for basketball and is the home of the NHL's Nashville Predators.
What channel is the SEC Tournament on?
SEC Tournament games air on ESPN, ESPN2, and the SEC Network. The championship game airs on ESPN. SEC Network is available on cable/satellite and through ESPN+.
Does the SEC Tournament winner go to March Madness?
Yes — the SEC Tournament champion earns an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Selection Sunday, when the full bracket is revealed, is March 15, 2026.
How many teams are in the SEC Tournament?
All 16 SEC member schools compete. The field is seeded 1–16 based on regular season conference records.
How many SEC teams make the NCAA Tournament?
The SEC typically earns 6–9 NCAA Tournament bids per season. In recent years, the SEC has been the conference most represented in the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds.
SEC Tournament Rounds
Each round has a dedicated page with live scores, full matchups, and results updated in real time. The SEC Tournament champion earns an automatic bid to March Madness 2026.